A Frigidaire dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Lowes Island list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire dryers and other brands.
Independent Frigidaire Dryer Technicians, Lowes Island VA
40 repair companies serve Lowes Island from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (7), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Lowes Island mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sterling Appliance, about 2.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lowes Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.7, 4.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Lowes Island list: Herndon Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddie's Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Dryer Technician Deals With
Frigidaire notes that a 208-volt supply instead of 240 volts can lengthen drying times. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
The outside exhaust hood should have a swing-out damper, no screen over the opening, and at least 12 inches of clearance above the ground. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Clothes over-dried. Frigidaire recommends picking the right cycle and temperature and using Auto Dry rather than Timed Dry. Source: Frigidaire - My clothes seem to be over-dried. How can I prevent this?
- Dryer not heating. Frigidaire says to check first for a tripped breaker or blown fuse on the dryer circuit, then confirm the cycle isn't Air Fluff and, on gas models, that the gas valve is open and supply is on. Source: Frigidaire - My dryer is running, but does not seem to be heating. What should I do?
Signs Your Frigidaire Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Owner Care for Frigidaire Dryers
- Wipe the moisture sensor bars with rubbing alcohol to remove dryer-sheet residue. Source: Frigidaire - Dryer - Not Drying and Extended Drying Time
- Inspect and clean the full outdoor exhaust and venting about every 18 months. Source: Frigidaire - Dryers - How often do I need to clean my dryer or the lint screen/filter?
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Dryer Repair
Most Frigidaire dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Lowes Island Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lowes Island come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Before You Book in Lowes Island
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Dryer Repair FAQs: Lowes Island, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire dryer?
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Write down any error code your Frigidaire dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Lowes Island technician bring the right parts.